Vibration Monitoring for Bearings: Detecting Early Failures and Avoiding Downtime

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Bearing failure is one of the most common causes of unplanned machine breakdown in industrial plants. Detecting these faults before they lead to a total system crash is essential for cost-effective maintenance. As a professional vibration sensor manufacturer, Kehao Automation provides high-precision sensing solutions specifically designed for real-time bearing health analysis

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 Unlike general machine imbalance, bearing defects—such as inner race cracks or ball pitting—generate unique, high-frequency "impact spikes." To capture these, a sensor must have a broad frequency response (typically up to 10kHz or higher). By monitoring Acceleration (g) rather than just Velocity, engineers can identify the earliest stages of metal-to-metal contact, long before any heat or noise is detectable by human senses.

When setting up a vibration monitoring system for bearings, focus on these three indicators:

  • RMS Acceleration: Indicates the overall energy of the vibration, useful for tracking general wear.

  • Peak-to-Peak Values: Excellent for spotting severe impacts or loose components.

  • Crest Factor: A critical ratio that helps distinguish between normal running noise and early-stage bearing damage.

Kehao's industrial sensors are built to withstand the harshest bearing environments:

High-Speed Spindles: Requiring ultra-stable sensors for precision machining.

Heavy-Duty Conveyors: Monitoring large roller bearings in mining and cement plants.

Wind Turbine Gearboxes: Using vibration sensors to track bearing health in remote, hard-to-reach locations.

Investing in high-quality monitoring today saves thousands in repair costs tomorrow. Whether you are dealing with ball bearings, sleeve bearings, or tapered rollers, the right data makes the difference.

Explore our professional range of Vibration Sensors or reach out to our engineers for a customized bearing monitoring plan for your facility.

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